2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (396 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | CTS | Countach |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
